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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.36, 44.64 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.36, 44.64 and 22.64 is: 31.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.36 : 44.64 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.36/44.64 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.36x = 44.64 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.36x = 1,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010.43/32.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.23

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